Governor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra State has officially sworn in the 21 newly elected Local Government Chairmen, urging them to dedicate themselves to the development of the grassroots and prioritize the welfare of their respective communities. The swearing-in ceremony, which took place at the Government House in Awka on Thursday, marked the beginning of a new chapter in local governance across the state.
During his address, Governor Soludo called on the new council executives to focus on the needs of the people they were elected to serve, reminding them that their success would be measured by their ability to improve the lives of their constituents. He emphasized the importance of hard work, accountability, and a commitment to advancing the common good throughout their tenure.
The Governor congratulated the newly elected chairmen on their victory at the polls, noting that they were transitioning from the realm of politics to the realm of governance. He encouraged them to see themselves as agents of positive change and to work collaboratively as part of what he called "project Anambra."
"Congratulations on your victory at the polls. You have transmitted from the realm of politics to governance. Therefore, see yourselves as agents of positive change in your communities," Soludo stated. "Welcome to project Anambra. Let us work collaboratively to advance the common good of the people because ultimately, we have one goal, which is the security and welfare of the people."
The Governor also issued a reminder that the people of Anambra expect a lot from their new local government leaders, encouraging the chairmen not to disappoint those who had placed their trust in them. He urged them to begin working immediately, as their time in office would be closely watched by the people they were elected to serve.
"As a team in project Anambra, we will not let the people down. You are now sworn-in, show us what you can do. The clock just started ticking. I wish all of you a very successful tenure in office," the Governor added.
Speaking on behalf of the newly sworn-in chairmen, Dr. Chibuike Ofobuike, the Chairman of Aguata Local Government Area, expressed gratitude to Governor Soludo for his leadership and guidance. He also pledged the collective support of all the chairmen, vowing to work in line with the Governor’s vision for grassroots development and to build on the existing achievements of the administration.
Ofobuike assured the Governor that the local government chairmen would focus on making tangible contributions to their communities, helping to bring the government's vision to life at the grassroots level. He acknowledged the importance of their roles and promised to rise to the challenge.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by party faithful, relatives and friends of the new chairmen, among others, who gathered to witness this important milestone in Anambra's local governance.